Breed Description

The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built, very active dog. Wide over the loins and strong and muscular hindquarters. The Labrador Retriever is good natured, loyal and hardworking. He should never be aggressive. He makes a good gundog and domestic pet. The Labrador was brought from England to Newfoundland Island, Canada in the early nineteenth century. He worked collecting fish that fell out of the nets. He was also used as a retriever for water birds.

Breed Infobits

A yellow pup can sometimes appear in an otherwise all black Labrador litter.
This large dog actually enjoys playing with children and loves to be included in their games.
The Labrador makes a superb companion animal because of its gentle nature.
Labrador Retrievers are commonly used throughout the world as guide dog.

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